AT THE SHELTER IN THE COMMUNITY
These animals are available for adoption and are located at the DCHS Main Shelter or satellite locations.

LEARN ABOUT THE ADOPTION PROCESS

ADOPTION FEES

SEE THE CURRENT WAITLIST

Check the Waitlist Before Your Visit

Wait times can vary from a few minutes to several hours before you are paired with a counselor to meet potential new pet(s). Shortest wait times tend to be between 2:00-4:00 on weekdays.

Important Labels to Notice on Adoptable Animals

“Unavailable for Visits Today” animals may be recovering from surgery or offsite on an outing. If you are interested in that animal, visit the shelter a different day.

“Available from Foster” animals are not in the shelter. Leave a message for the Adoption Center at (608) 838-0413 ext. 145 to set up an appointment to meet one of these animals.

“Available from DCHS Thrift Store” animals are at our Thrift Store located at 6904 Watts Rd, Madison. Meet them during the store’s open hours.

Adopt

Select a pet for more information!

Meet
Kaiser

Kaiser
Male | 9 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Coco

Coco
Available from Foster
Male | 11 years
Retriever, Labrador
Mix

Meet
Jasper

Jasper
Male | Adult
Terrier, American Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Odin

Odin
Male | Adult
Rottweiler
Mix

Meet
Winkie

Winkie
Female | 3 years
Australian Shepherd
Mix

Meet
Tooty Fruity

Tooty Fruity
Female | 2 months
Retriever, Labrador
Mix

Meet
Moohgi

Moohgi
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Teddy Bear

Teddy Bear
Male | 3 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Squidward

Squidward
Male | Senior
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Kammi

Kammi
Female | 7 years
Retriever, Labrador
Mix

Meet
Cricket

Cricket
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Ted Lasso

Ted Lasso
Male | 2 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Keeley

Keeley
Female | 2 months
Domestic Medium Hair
Mix

Meet
Tutankhamun

Tutankhamun
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
George

George
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Orbit

Orbit
Female | Adult
Terrier, Pit Bull
Boxer